35th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop Culture/36th Anniversary Of The Universal Zulu Nation featuring Naugh...
Nov 15, 2009 9:00 pm (Sunday)
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Named by Life magazine as one of the "Most Important Americans of the 20th Century," Afrika Bambaataa's influence on Hip Hop and popular culture cannot be understated. He comes to SOBs on Sunday November 15th to celebrate 35 years of Hip Hop culture and the Anniversary of Zulu Nation. As one of the three main originators of break-beat deejaying, Bambaataa was an original hip hop visionary. He was both hip hop's ambassador spreading hip hop to the downtown scene, and it's leader, creating Zulu Nation, an organization for all of hip hop's participants. Bambaataa has been a major part of hip hop since DJ Kool Herc isolated the break on Sedgwick Avenue. A former Black Spades member with a infamous record collection, he created a new group called Zulu Nation that rejected violence and instead supported members of a cultural revolution that would be known as hip hop. Under his leadership, Zulu Nation became a support for the growing numbers of DJs, musicians, graffiti artists, and b-boys and b-girls. In the early 80s, Bambaataa started throwing parties downtown for largely white crowds, playing at legendary venues like the Mudd Club and the Roxy. Here he spread the message of Zulu nation and of Hip Hop culture in general, where he would eventually mix and influence all sorts of musical genres from pop to rock, funk to electro music, dance hall to punk. Bambaataa has continued to preform, from hosting 'True School at noon' on Hot 97 to DJ-ing on the 2008 Rock The Bells Tour. He has collaborated with acts like UB40, Boy George, George Clinton, Run-D.M.C., Joey Ramone, and James Brown. He continued to work for social justice, collaborating on "Hip Hop Artists Against Apartheid," and working with the African National Congress. Help us mark the 35th anniversary of the Hip Hop on November 15th with Afrika Bambaataa, for no celebration of Hip Hop culture would be complete without him.
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$25.00More about SOB's
SOB's
25 years ago, June 1982 to be exact, something began to bubble on Varick Street in lower Manhattan. Fueled by a total commitment to exposing the musical wealth and heritage of the Afro-Latino Diaspora to as many people as possible, Larry Gold opened the doors to what would become New York City's premier venue for world music; Sounds Of Brazil, commonly known as S.O.B.'S. At the time, Varick Street wasn't exactly a hub of culture in Manhattan. The area South of Houston wasn't yet known as the trendy, cutting-edge community of "SoHo" that has since developed. It was simply a strip of asphalt that led to the Holland Tunnel marked by non-descript warehouses and a squat, grey post office. Needless to say, it wasn't exactly inviting. But true to his can-do New York spirit, Larry Gold forged ahead with his dream and due to his dedication, the corner of West Houston and Varick Streets was transformed from a family diner in the middle of a harsh commercial landscape to an internationally known, highly respected oasis of world music and fine cuisine in the heart of SoHo. The venue instantly began to draw the young, hip and creative crowd that would eventually help to transform and revitalize the area from a virtual no-man's-land to a vibrant and exciting community of artists and cutting-edge commerce. Fast-forward 25 years to New York City, 2008 and the SoHo scene that S.O.B.'S helped to create. The venue and the neighborhood remain an important and vital part of the cultural fabric of New York, drawing both locals and tourists from around the world. S.O.B.'S caters to the tastes of both seasoned New Yorker's as well as visitors by providing top-notch entertainment in an intimate setting. In fact, S.O.B.'s has developed a reputation amongst artists and industry insiders as the place to check for trends and artists on the cusp of a breakthrough to the mainstream. The list of performers who have honed their pre-fame chops on the artist-friendly stage at S.O.B.'S is a veritable who's who of well-known artists. Even more impressive is the number of artists who have reached mainstream success but still chose to return to S.O.B.s to maintain an intimate connection with their audience. Beyond the music, S.O.B.'S is known for serving some of the finest cuisine in the area with a menu that features Latin and Brazilian specialties in a relaxed, friendly and fun atmosphere where the party never stops. Whether you enjoy the familiar or the eclectic, there is always something special happening at S.O.B.'S, much like the neighborhood of which the venue is a part. So take some time out from your hectic schedule and treat yourself to a tropical getaway right in the heart of SoHo! Come in, check your troubles at the door and enjoy dinner, an exotic cocktail and a great show!Phone: (212) 243-4940
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